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There has been a marked change in sentiment toward globalization in recent years. Companies want to be seen by their customers as ‘local’ without losing the economies of scale from being global.

Charles G. Honnywill

EY UK&I Sell and Separate Leader

Transaction Partner. Experienced in complexity and international issues. Passionate about giving back to the community. Ex-rugby coach; now focused on charitable work.

Areas of focus
Strategy and Transactions
Private equity
Consulting
Office London, United Kingdom

Charles leads our UK&I Sell and Separate team, having more than three decades of advising clients on transactions.

He is specifically focused on tailoring the sale preparation for specific buyers to help minimize delays and risks, and to focus on achieving value throughout the entire transaction life cycle.

Charles joined EY in 1985 and has worked on public and privately owned business transactions since 1987. He graduated from Durham University with a degree in Economics and Economic History.

How Charles is building a better working world

Charles is a founding sponsor for the EY-supported BeyondMe, an organization that pairs teams of professionals who donate their time and skills to charity projects.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Charles has also set up a charity to provide pony riding experiences and therapy to terminally ill and severely disabled children and their families.

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